Two factions. Two lovers. One choice.When Ceri boarded the colony ship with her parents, they were escaping the destruction on Earth. They’d sleep in stasis for a thousand years, then wake on their new home, free from the ravages of war.But for Ceri, it was not to be.The adults of the Stratford stole her childhood and replaced it with terror. For seven years, they forced her and her squad to fight against a rival faction. They were called the enemy, but just like her, they were children, trying to survive.One day, Efa, her squad mate and friend, confesses a forbidden love that can only be considered treason. Ceri is furious, but also confused. They were like sisters. Why had Efa kept this from her?The reason forces Ceri into a choice. Should she do what Efa asks, or risk losing the only person on the ship she could trust?

Feminist dystopian thrillers have been hitting eerily close to reality lately, and The Last Midwife brings that discomfort home.‘I’m going to snuff out the old witches – every last one of them!’Childbirth in England is a state-controlled procedure. Midwives have been outlawed for decades. Only a handful remain, risking everything to help mothers give birth in secret, but now their very existence is under threat.When young nurse Chiara arrives from Sicily, her dreams are quickly shattered by the horrifying truth behind the pristine walls of the Genesis Centre. Meanwhile, Rava, the privileged wife of a government official, finds her perfect life unravelling when her pregnancy fails to meet her husband’s requirements.Their worlds collide in a desperate fight for life, choice, and humanity against a system determined to control the future, one baby at a time.What readers are saying: "London living a nightmare worse than Gilead.""Fast paced but thoughtful, this book and its characters have stayed with me long since the final page.""The storyline is compelling ... I could not put it down - as gripping as a Robert Harris novel!""The sanitised, ultra-efficient city of London stands in stark contrast to the higgledy-piggledy unregistered slums on the outskirts of the city, and the lush, natural surroundings of the last midwife's boat. ... The author writes these events from a deep, lived-through knowledge being a midwife herself!""Strikingly impressive!"

Ice, murder, and betrayal. The full polar climate experience.Thirty years into the future, polar ice is mostly gone and snow is a novelty. A corporation offers tourists a unique wintry adventure in their atmospherically controlled, underground attraction: Glacier Haven.Rach is a reluctant wing-woman for her ambitious best friend’s misguided meetup in the subterranean artificial glacier. But when she and six other tourists are left behind over a long weekend, locked inside the frozen tundra, tempers flare, relationships are strained, and Rach begins to suspect one of them was never meant to leave the facility alive.Will Rach and her party escape the deadly frigid cavern in time? And if they do, will any of them ever be the same?If you like shows like Black Mirror, or science fiction thrillers by Michael Crichton, Blake Crouch, or John Marrs you’ll love this speculative thriller. Means will draw you in with her compelling cast of characters and toy with your emotions, leaving you wanting more. Buy Glacier Haven today!

"This survival thriller is a masterclass in suspense." -A.G. Riddle, author of Winter World*Optioned by Sony for Television*No phones. No cars. And no way to call for help.In the dead of winter, a terrorist EMP attack annihilates the U.S. power grid. The country is plunged into instant chaos.But for Hannah Sheridan, it's the best day of her life. For the last five years, she’s been imprisoned by a sadistic psychopath—until the EMP releases the lock of her prison. Desperate to escape, she flees into a frigid wilderness with nothing but the clothes on her back and the will to survive.Reclusive ex-Special Forces soldier Liam Coleman believed he was prepared for any disaster. He was wrong. The lights go out, planes fall from the sky, and in a matter of seconds, everything he loves is gone. Devastated, he heads for the sanctuary of northern Michigan, only to stumble across a desperate woman running for her life.Together, Hannah and Liam must cross hundreds of frozen, lawless miles to reach safety. But the killing cold and desperate survivors aren’t the greatest threats, for Hannah’s captor is hunting them through the wilderness. And he’s not about to let her go.When the world goes dark, the survivors must risk everything to protect their home and the people they love.The first four books in the acclaimed Edge of Collapse series are now available in an ebook box set at 50% off for a limited time. Also available in audiobook.Kyla Stone is the USA Today bestselling author of more than 25 novels with over two million copies sold worldwide in several languages. Featuring compelling characters, nail-biting suspense, and twists ripped from the headlines, this survival thriller series is perfect for fans of SILO, The Last of Us, The Stand, and The Walking Dead.This box set contains the first four books:Chaos RisingEdge of CollapseEdge of MadnessEdge of DarknessThe final books in the series include:Edge of AnarchyEdge of DefianceEdge of SurvivalEdge of ValorWhat readers are saying about the Edge of Collapse series:"I started reading an EMP Apocalypse book and came out with so much more than I ever could have imagined! I'm pretty sure I read the majority of this book with my mouth hanging open in shock. Five stars!" -Amazon reviewer"Intense and spellbinding, and you won't want to put it down except to catch your breath!" -Amazon reviewer"This one kept me on the edge of my seat, up past my bedtime with nonstop tension. I love post-apocalyptic fiction, and Kyla Stone is one of the best in this genre." -Amazon reviewer"I woke up at midnight to read this book when it released. Kyla, you have once again outdone yourself with this series which is like none other I've read!" -Amazon reviewer"Wow! What a story! A nail-biting apocalyptic end of the world scenario. Five stars!" -Amazon reviewer "I absolutely loved the twist to the normal EMP story! What an action-packed and emotional story. I can't wait to see what happens next."-Amazon reviewer"I am an avid post-apocalyptic reader, but this book combines that genre with a suspense/thriller component and is a step above the usual Post Apocalypse fiction. Five stars!" -Amazon reviewer"A thrilling read from start to finish!" -Amazon reviewer

“There’s an undeniable The Hunger Games vibe… An impressive debut.” — SFX MagazineIn Rivennia, the powerful are deciding what humanity will become.But when competing visions of the future collide, the consequences are impossible to predict.EVOLUTION IS NO LONGER NATURAL – IT'S POLITICALGren Moritz has just been elected leader of Rivennia’s global government. His opposition to genetic engineering makes him an outcast among the powerful elites who shape the world’s future.Soon after taking office, Gren is drawn into the secretive Liffdom Lodges – a covert gambling syndicate with extraordinary influence over Rivennia. To secure their political backing, Gren must take part in a macabre wager.His fellow players include anxious government analyst Samuel Rosendale and sharp-tonged supermodel Primula Zhang. As the stakes escalate and the Lodgers’ true agenda begins to surface, the rivals are forced into an uneasy alliance.Behind Rivennia’s corridors of power, a far more dangerous contest has already begun.Other praise for Rivennia: A Game of Wagers“A riveting, twisty, and politically charged dystopian novel that isn’t to be missed.” — Get Your Comic On“An excellently plotted and paced SF tale that also engages the heart.” — Kirkus“A must read… Riveting speculative fiction that blends political intrigue with character studies.” — Discovery

Nick Hall awakens with powerful implants in his brain and assassins on his tail. And the future of humanity depends on his survival. Now the subject of an upcoming movie franchise! Mind's Eye is the first pulse-pounding entry in a series of brilliant science-fiction thrillers. From the NY Times bestselling author whose books have sold over 3 million copies. When Nick Hall awakens inside a dumpster, bloodied and without a memory, he can't imagine how things could get worse. But that's before multiple assassins promptly start trying to kill him. Hall soon discovers that revolutionary electronics have been implanted in his brain, allowing him to wield the internet with his thoughts alone. Even more astonishingly—he can also read minds! Now, no secret is safe, and ruthless players around the world won't rest until he's dead.But who inserted the implants? And why? And what secrets are hidden away in his own lost memory? If he can somehow survive long enough to answer these questions, he'll change the world. Because his actions can either catapult civilization to new heights—or bring about its total collapse.Based on actual research on neural implants and thought-controlled web surfing, and foreshadowing the emergence of brain implant companies such as Elon Musk's Neuralink, Mind's Eye is a smart, roller-coaster ride of a thriller. One that raises a number of intriguing, and sometimes chilling, possibilities about an extraordinary future that is just around the corner."Richards is a worthy successor to Michael Crichton." (SF Book)"Richards is an extraordinary writer,"(Dean Koontz) who can "keep you turning the pages all night long."(Douglas Preston)NEAR-FUTURE SCIENCE-FICTION THRILLERS BY DOUGLAS E. RICHARDS WIRED (Wired 1)AMPED (Wired 2)MIND'S EYE (Nick Hall 1)BRAINWEB (Nick Hall 2)MIND WAR (Nick Hall 3)UNLEASHED (Nick Hall 4)SPLIT SECOND(Split Second 1)TIME FRAME (Split Second 2)THE ENIGMA CUBE (Alien Artifact 1)A PIVOT IN TIME (Alien Artifact 2)THE CUREQUANTUM LENSGAME CHANGERINFINITY BORNSEEKERVERACITYORACLETHE IMMORTALITY CODEUNIDENTIFIEDPORTALSTHE BREAKTHROUGH EFFECTKids Science Fiction Thrillers (9 and up, enjoyed by kids and adults alike)TRAPPED (Prometheus Project 1)CAPTURED (Prometheus Project 2)STRANDED (Prometheus Project 3)OUT OF THIS WORLDDEVIL'S SWORD